Assistant Consultant

Overview

The Institute of Public Care (IPC) provides applied research, evaluation, consultancy and training services to the care sector including local authorities, the NHS, government bodies, charities and the commercial sector. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens and communities, delivering a range of projects for individual organisations or programmes of national impact. Our work makes a difference, and we are a trusted partner within the care sector, with an excellent track record and reputation for delivery.

Whilst we operate independently as a small knowledge exchange unit, we are part of Oxford Brookes University, giving us the scale and resources to deliver large projects and provide accreditation to training and development programmes. Find out more from our website:
Institute of Public Care

We evaluate and develop the areas of public care that matter most to people, producing swift, actionable and insightful results. As our team continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic and curious team player to join us as an Assistant Consultant. Your role would be to support our applied research and consultancy projects. This could include a wide range of activities, such co-ordinating project activities, researching good practice, analysing and interpreting data, or writing a report.

The projects we deliver are diverse and interesting, and colleagues work on a variety of projects at once.

• Support applied research and consultancy projects.
• Co-ordinate project activities and timelines.
• Research good practice and analyse and interpret data.
• Write reports and contribute to project deliverables.
• Design, develop and administer online surveys and/or conduct rapid evidence reviews.
• Collaborate with team members across diverse projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of or previous experience of the UK public care sector — health, adult social care, children’s services and/or supported housing — is an advantage.
• Ability to design, develop and administer online surveys and/or conduct rapid evidence reviews (desirable).
• Enthusiastic, curious and a team-oriented approach.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact  to arrange a call.

To apply, please click on the link below. You are required to upload your CV and a personal statement that demonstrates how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification.

We work in a hybrid/agile environment, with a base in Oxford and travel within the UK to meet with our clients. We expect colleagues to be in Oxford at least once per month, with occasional national travel.

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with service, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary days (approx. 5 per year).
• Hybrid working where the role allows and provision of necessary equipment for flexible work.
• Local Government pension scheme with a 19.2% Employer contribution rate, plus financial education and employee assistance helpline.
• Well-being focus for employees—physical, mental and financial health, with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to: discounted rates for University sports & gym facilities; on-site nursery; discounted travel options; TOTUM card; relocation scheme for moves over 30 miles; training and development opportunities; connected staff networks.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Interviews will take place 10-12 March 2026.

Please note:

Any offer of employment will be subject to referencing and background checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.